Transit Analysis — 20 September 2026, 12:00 Auckland
Location: Auckland, New Zealand (36.84°S, 174.74°E) Date: 20 September 2026 Time: 12:00 local (NZST) Moon phase: Waxing Gibbous (60.7% illuminated) Retrograde: Saturn, Uranus, Neptune, Pluto, Chiron
Summary
The emotional landscape undergoes a significant shift today as the Moon moves into earthy, structured Capricorn, leaving behind the fiery expansiveness of Sagittarius. This ingress brings a more sober, responsible, and ambitious tone to the collective mood. The day's core spiritual focus also clarifies, with the Sun taking over from the Moon as the Jaimini Atmakaraka, prioritizing soul purpose, duty, and integrity. A key tension arises from the Moon's applying square to a retrograde Saturn in Aries (orb 2.99°), pitting the need for disciplined progress against impulsive frustrations. This aspect demands patience and a mature handling of responsibilities, especially concerning home and emotional foundations.
While this Saturnian pressure provides a challenging backdrop, other alignments offer pathways for growth. An applying sextile between Mercury in Libra and Jupiter in Leo (orb 2.57°) opens the door to optimistic, expansive, and diplomatic communication, moving past the recent mental blocks of Mercury's opposition to Saturn. The long-term generational energies of transformation continue to build, with Uranus in Gemini forming an applying trine to Pluto in Aquarius (orb 2.44°), encouraging innovative solutions to systemic problems. The Moon is in its Waxing Gibbous phase, a period of analysis and refinement, perfectly suited to the day's blend of careful planning and forward-looking vision.
From a BaZi perspective, the day is defined by the Ding You (Yin Fire Rooster) Day Master. A powerful concentration of Fire in the Year, Month, and Day pillars makes the Day Master exceptionally strong, supported by Companion and Rob Wealth energies. This fosters a dynamic of high energy, strong self-expression, and competition. The Rooster branch provides a strong Indirect Wealth element, but the sheer strength of the Fire creates a dynamic where the self seeks to dominate and control resources. It's a day for confident action, but one that requires awareness to avoid overwhelming financial opportunities or relationships through sheer force of will.
Planets & Points (Tropical)
| Point / Planet | Sign | Degree | Motion |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ascendant | Capricorn | 11° 10' 34'' | — |
| Sun | Virgo | 27° 3' 48'' | Direct |
| Moon | Capricorn | 9° 25' 38'' | Direct |
| Mercury | Libra | 14° 58' 20'' | Direct |
| Venus | Scorpio | 5° 22' 12'' | Direct |
| Mars | Cancer | 25° 9' 44'' | Direct |
| Jupiter | Leo | 17° 32' 33'' | Direct |
| Saturn | Aries | 12° 25' 19'' | ℞ Retrograde |
| Uranus | Gemini | 5° 39' 40'' | ℞ Retrograde |
| Neptune | Aries | 3° 10' 0'' | ℞ Retrograde |
| Pluto | Aquarius | 3° 13' 31'' | ℞ Retrograde |
| Chiron | Taurus | 0° 2' 43'' | ℞ Retrograde |
| Northnode | Aquarius | 28° 17' 43'' | Direct |
| Southnode | Leo | 28° 17' 43'' | Direct |
| Lilith | Capricorn | 0° 29' 2'' | Direct |
| Selena | Virgo | 26° 21' 0'' | Direct |
| Midheaven | Virgo | 23° 4' 26'' | — |
Moon Phase
| Phase | Illumination | Sun–Moon Elongation | Next New Moon | Next Full Moon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waxing Gibbous | 60.7% | 102.36° | 21.1 days | 6.4 days |
Aspects
| Aspect | Orb | Motion |
|---|---|---|
| Neptune Sextile Pluto | 0.06° | Separating |
| Chiron Trine Lilith | 0.44° | Separating |
| Chiron Trine South Node | 1.75° | Separating |
| Chiron Sextile North Node | 1.75° | Separating |
| Sun Sextile Mars | 1.9° | Separating |
| Venus Square Pluto | 2.14° | Separating |
| North Node Sextile Lilith | 2.19° | Separating |
| South Node Trine Lilith | 2.19° | Separating |
| Uranus Trine Pluto | 2.44° | Applying |
| Uranus Sextile Neptune | 2.49° | Applying |
| Mercury Opposition Saturn | 2.55° | Separating |
| Mercury Sextile Jupiter | 2.57° | Applying |
| Neptune Square Lilith | 2.68° | Applying |
| Moon Square Saturn | 2.99° | Applying |
| Pluto Square Chiron | 3.18° | Separating |
| Sun Square Lilith | 3.42° | Applying |
| Moon Sextile Venus | 4.06° | Separating |
| Mars Square Chiron | 4.88° | Applying |
| Venus Sextile Lilith | 4.89° | Separating |
| Jupiter Trine Saturn | 5.12° | Separating |
| Venus Opposition Chiron | 5.32° | Separating |
| Moon Square Mercury | 5.55° | Applying |
Houses (Whole Sign)
| House | Sign |
|---|---|
| 1st | Capricorn |
| 2nd | Aquarius |
| 3rd | Pisces |
| 4th | Aries |
| 5th | Taurus |
| 6th | Gemini |
| 7th | Cancer |
| 8th | Leo |
| 9th | Virgo |
| 10th | Libra |
| 11th | Scorpio |
| 12th | Sagittarius |
Jaimini Chara Karakas
| Karaka | Role | Planet | Degree |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atmakaraka | Soul | Sun | 27.06° Virgo |
| Amatyakaraka | Career | Mars | 25.16° Cancer |
| Bhratrikaraka | Siblings | Jupiter | 17.54° Leo |
| Matrikaraka | Mother | Mercury | 14.97° Libra |
| Pitrikaraka | Father | Saturn | 12.42° Aries |
| Putrakaraka | Children | Moon | 9.43° Capricorn |
| Gnatikaraka | Rivals | Venus | 5.37° Scorpio |
| Darakaraka | Spouse | Northnode | 1.70° Aquarius |
Nakshatra Placements (Lahiri Ayanamsa)
| Planet | Nakshatra | Pada | Ruler | Nakshatra Aim | Pada Aim |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ascendant | Purva Ashadha | 2 | Venus | Moksha | Artha |
| Sun | Uttara Phalguni | 2 | Sun | Moksha | Artha |
| Moon | Purva Ashadha | 1 | Venus | Moksha | Dharma |
| Mercury | Hasta | 4 | Moon | Moksha | Moksha |
| Venus | Swati | 2 | Rahu | Artha | Artha |
| Mars | Punarvasu | 4 | Jupiter | Artha | Moksha |
| Jupiter | Ashlesha | 3 | Mercury | Dharma | Kama |
| Saturn | Revati | 1 | Mercury | Moksha | Dharma |
| Uranus | Rohini | 1 | Moon | Moksha | Dharma |
| Neptune | Uttara Bhadrapada | 2 | Saturn | Kama | Artha |
| Pluto | Uttara Ashadha | 4 | Sun | Moksha | Moksha |
| Chiron | Ashwini | 2 | Ketu | Dharma | Artha |
| Northnode | Dhanishta | 4 | Mars | Dharma | Moksha |
| Southnode | Magha | 2 | Ketu | Artha | Artha |
| Lilith | Mula | 2 | Ketu | Kama | Artha |
| Midheaven | Uttara Phalguni | 1 | Sun | Moksha | Dharma |
| Selena | Uttara Phalguni | 2 | Sun | Moksha | Artha |
Navamsa (D-9) Placements (Tropical)
| Planet | Navamsa Sign | Pada |
|---|---|---|
| Ascendant | Aries | 4 |
| Sun | Virgo | 9 |
| Moon | Pisces | 3 |
| Mercury | Aquarius | 5 |
| Venus | Leo | 2 |
| Mars | Aquarius | 8 |
| Jupiter | Virgo | 6 |
| Saturn | Cancer | 4 |
| Uranus | Scorpio | 2 |
| Neptune | Aries | 1 |
| Pluto | Libra | 1 |
| Chiron | Capricorn | 1 |
| Northnode | Gemini | 9 |
| Southnode | Sagittarius | 9 |
| Lilith | Capricorn | 1 |
| Midheaven | Cancer | 7 |
| Selena | Leo | 8 |
BaZi Four Pillars 八字
| Pillar | Stem | Branch | Animal | Ten God | Nayin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year | 丙 Bing (Yang Fire) | 午 Wu (Yang Fire · Horse) | Horse | 劫财 Rob Wealth | 天河水 Celestial River Water |
| Month | 丁 Ding (Yin Fire) | 酉 You (Yin Metal · Rooster) | Rooster | 比肩 Companion | 山下火 Mountain Foot Fire |
| Day | 丁 Ding (Yin Fire) | 酉 You (Yin Metal · Rooster) | Rooster | 日主 Day Master | 山下火 Mountain Foot Fire |
| Hour | 丙 Bing (Yang Fire) | 午 Wu (Yang Fire · Horse) | Horse | 劫财 Rob Wealth | 天河水 Celestial River Water |
Hidden Stems
- Year (午 Wu): 丁 Ding (Companion 比肩), 己 Ji (Eating God 食神) — 空亡: Yin, Mao
- Month (酉 You): 辛 Xin (Indirect Wealth 偏财) — 空亡: Chen, Si
- Day (酉 You): 辛 Xin (Indirect Wealth 偏财) — 空亡: Chen, Si
- Hour (午 Wu): 丁 Ding (Companion 比肩), 己 Ji (Eating God 食神) — 空亡: Yin, Mao
Surya Lagna (Virgo as 1st House)
| Planet | Sign | House | Motion |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | Virgo | 1 | Direct |
| Moon | Capricorn | 5 | Direct |
| Mercury | Libra | 2 | Direct |
| Venus | Scorpio | 3 | Direct |
| Mars | Cancer | 11 | Direct |
| Jupiter | Leo | 12 | Direct |
| Saturn | Aries | 8 | ℞ Retrograde |
| Uranus | Gemini | 10 | ℞ Retrograde |
| Neptune | Aries | 8 | ℞ Retrograde |
| Pluto | Aquarius | 6 | ℞ Retrograde |
| Chiron | Taurus | 9 | ℞ Retrograde |
| Northnode | Aquarius | 6 | Direct |
| Southnode | Leo | 12 | Direct |
| Lilith | Capricorn | 5 | Direct |
| Selena | Virgo | 1 | Direct |
Chandra Lagna (Capricorn as 1st House)
| Planet | Sign | House | Motion |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | Virgo | 9 | Direct |
| Moon | Capricorn | 1 | Direct |
| Mercury | Libra | 10 | Direct |
| Venus | Scorpio | 11 | Direct |
| Mars | Cancer | 7 | Direct |
| Jupiter | Leo | 8 | Direct |
| Saturn | Aries | 4 | ℞ Retrograde |
| Uranus | Gemini | 6 | ℞ Retrograde |
| Neptune | Aries | 4 | ℞ Retrograde |
| Pluto | Aquarius | 2 | ℞ Retrograde |
| Chiron | Taurus | 5 | ℞ Retrograde |
| Northnode | Aquarius | 2 | Direct |
| Southnode | Leo | 8 | Direct |
| Lilith | Capricorn | 1 | Direct |
| Selena | Virgo | 9 | Direct |
Key Highlights
♅︎ Uranus & Pluto — Gemini 5° 39' (R) & Aquarius 3° 13' (R) (Uranus Trine Pluto (orb 2.44°, applying))
Intensity: Strong
This powerful, applying trine between two slow-moving, retrograde outer planets signals a period of profound and revolutionary transformation. It facilitates breakthroughs in technology, communication, and social structures, encouraging innovative thinking to dismantle old paradigms and build new, community-focused systems.
☽︎ Moon & Saturn — Capricorn 9° 25' & Aries 12° 25' (R) (Moon Square Saturn (orb 2.99°, applying))
Intensity: Challenging
A mood of serious responsibility and potential emotional restriction defines the day. The Capricorn Moon's desire for structure clashes with retrograde Saturn's frustrating, individualistic demands, creating internal tension between duty and personal freedom. This aspect calls for patience and maturity in facing limitations.
☿︎ Mercury & Jupiter — Libra 14° 58' & Leo 17° 32' (Mercury Sextile Jupiter (orb 2.57°, applying))
Intensity: Positive
Flowing, optimistic communication is favored under this harmonious and applying aspect. Big ideas, successful negotiations, and fortunate learning opportunities are highlighted. It's an excellent influence for broadening one's perspective and expressing oneself with confidence and grace.
☉︎ Sun (Atmakaraka) — Virgo 27° 3' (The Sun becomes the Atmakaraka, the planet with the highest degree, signifying the soul's core desire for the day.)
Intensity: Strong-Positive
With the Sun as the soul planet, the focus shifts to matters of purpose, dharma, health, and integrity. In Virgo, this expresses as a deep-seated need to be of service, to perfect one's craft, and to bring order to chaos. This placement encourages diligent work and attention to detail as a spiritual practice.
Surya Lagna (Sun as Ascendant) Highlights
☉︎ Sun in Virgo — House 1 Intensity: Strong-Positive
From the soul's perspective, the Sun in the 1st house places vitality, identity, and core purpose front and center. As the Atmakaraka, this emphasizes a day of self-realization through service, health routines, and diligent work, aligning the life path directly with the body and personal presence.
♄︎ Saturn in Aries — House 8 Intensity: Challenging
Retrograde Saturn in the 8th house signals a profound, slow-moving transformation at the soul level. As the lord of the 5th (creativity) and 6th (obstacles), this placement suggests that deep inner work is required to overcome challenges and unlock creative potential, turning crises into opportunities for rebirth.
Chandra Lagna (Moon as Ascendant) Highlights
☽︎ Moon in Capricorn — House 1 Intensity: Strong
From the mind's perspective, the Moon in the 1st house makes personal feelings and emotional security the primary lens for experiencing the day. In sober Capricorn, this fosters a pragmatic, ambitious, and responsible outlook, where the mind is focused on long-term goals and building tangible structures.
♀︎ Venus in Scorpio — House 11 Intensity: Strong-Positive
As the powerful Yogakaraka planet for this lagna, Venus in the 11th house of gains is exceptionally beneficial. Emotionally, this translates to finding fulfillment and happiness through social networks, friendships, and the achievement of long-held aspirations. The Scorpio placement brings intensity and strategic depth to these connections.
Parashari Lens (Laghu Parashari)
♀︎ Yogakaraka Active (Chandra Lagna) (Venus) Nature: Auspicious
From the Moon's perspective in Capricorn, Venus becomes the Yogakaraka, the single most beneficial planet, as it rules both a kendra (10th house) and a trikona (5th house). Its placement in the 11th house of gains powerfully activates themes of success, fulfillment of desires, and prosperity through career and creative pursuits, coloring the emotional experience with a sense of potent possibility.
☿︎ Trikona-Kendra Raja Yoga (Chandra Lagna) (Mercury) Nature: Auspicious
This powerful Raja Yoga forms from the mental perspective as Mercury, the lord of the 9th house of fortune (a trikona), is placed in the 10th house of career (a kendra). This auspiciously links luck, higher purpose, and wisdom directly with one's public life and actions. The mind perceives a clear path where diplomacy and intelligence lead to professional elevation.
♄︎ Dusthana Lord in Dusthana (Surya Lagna) (Saturn) Nature: Challenging
From the soul's vantage point in Virgo, Saturn rules the difficult 6th house of conflict and is placed in the challenging 8th house of transformation. This creates a Vipreet Raja Yoga, where adversity can lead to unexpected strength and victory. It suggests the soul's journey involves confronting deep-seated obstacles, and through this struggle, profound power and resilience are unlocked.
BaZi Summary
Today's chart is defined by the Ding You (Yin Fire Rooster) Day Master, which is exceptionally strong and vibrant. The Heavenly Stems of the Year (Bing Fire) and Month (Ding Fire) pillars provide powerful support through Rob Wealth and Companion stars, fostering an atmosphere of confidence, competition, and social energy. The Day Master sits directly on its Indirect Wealth (Xin Metal in the Rooster), with the Month pillar also being a Rooster, heavily emphasizing a focus on finances, assets, and tangible results. However, with so much Fire in the chart, there is a distinct dynamic of the self element seeking to control or even melt the Metal element. This indicates a day where personal drive and ambition are high, but caution is needed to avoid being overly competitive or domineering in the pursuit of wealth, which could damage the very opportunities sought.
This is a transit analysis — a snapshot of the cosmic weather, not an individual birth chart. Transit data calculated for Auckland, New Zealand on 20 September 2026 at 12:00 local time.